Dr. Pearce founded A Crate Escape with a vision to build a more complete, safer, and luxurious pet boarding and daycare experience. From her unique perspective as a veterinarian, she has designed an unmatched experience for pets and pet parents in the Austin, TX area.

In addition to managing A Crate Escape, Chelsea practices emergency veterinary medicine at a local veterinary hospital where she provides emergency medical and surgical services.

Outside of work, Dr. Pearce enjoys time with her husband Phillip, four children (Finleigh, Harper, Grayson, and Avery), and their English Cream Golden Retriever, Optimus.

Dr. Pearce obtained a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and completed undergraduate work in biology at Texas Tech University.